Surgical Tech First Assistant

Job Description

Utilizes physician preference cards to set up operating suites and updates cards as instructed.
Determines appropriate surgical equipment and supplies based on physician preferences.
Achieves temporary and permanent hemostasis using appropriate techniques.
Aids with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems.
Provides visualization for operative sites through tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suction, and irrigation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards
  Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures
  Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon
  Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality
  Up-to-date knowledge of patient rights and ability to respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values
  Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements
  Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
  Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
  Previous first assistant experience related to the area of specialty [Preferred]

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
  High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience

• 2+ job related experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Preferred qualification for state of employment will be required.

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) [Required] OR Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Required] OR ABSA Surgical Assistant (SA) [Required] OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$27.67 - $51.47

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.